List of types of spears
This is a list of types of spears found worldwide throughout history.
Spears used equally in melee and ranged combat
Spears which are usually used in melee combat
- Bayonet (when fixed to rifle)
Historically used in Asia
Historically used in Europe
Historically used elsewhere
- Tepoztopilli (Aztec)
Spears normally used from horseback
Spears which are usually thrown
Historically used in Europe
Historically used elsewhere
- Assegai (Africa)
- Djerid (Asia Minor, India and Africa)
- Toggling harpoon (Americas)
- Yari, various types (Japan)
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